Service-Learning: Why It Matters. The Progress of Education Reform. Volume 10, Number 6

Education Commission of the States (NJ3)

The term service-learning is used frequently these days, but confusion remains as to what it is and why it matters. More importantly, are there any measurable benefits? This issue of "The Progress of Education Reform" looks at four research studies that explore the impact of service-learning on student achievement and civic engagement. A list of ECS resources is included. (Contains 3 endnotes.)